Midwest Forage

Association dedicated to enhancing the forage industry through leadership, research, and education.

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Full house, thank you @CLAAS_America for sponsoring the Tuesday lunch. Tonight we will have the Trivia Night Banquet and voting for biggest Oops and best hunts. #DellsSymposium2026

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#DellsSymposium2026 Corn Silage After BMR by Luiz Ferraretto, UW-Madison, Division of Extension. Wisconsin Dells Symposium runs through tomorrow co-hosted with Midwest Forage Association and Wisconsin Custom Operators.

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Grow alfalfa? You’ll want this.
NAFA’s 2026 Alfalfa Variety Ratings are now live with a searchable tool to find varieties by fall dormancy, winter survival, pest resistance, salt tolerance, and more.
Start your search here: https://t.co/mqHxIHjpPe

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NRCS Short-Term Perennial Payment Option – Signup by August 1
Minnesota is at $73.14/acre; North Dakota is at $77.47; South Dakota is at $64.40/acre; Wisconsin is at $67.90.
Info was covered in the last NAFA News: https://t.co/cX4wzxtR7x

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Free forage webinar on Monday, April 14. Register now: https://t.co/PwzzxOhkPV

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#dellssymposium2025 John Goeser’s “The Ying-Yang to Corn & Alfalfa in the Field & Dairy Diets”

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#DellsSymposium2025 kicked off today with UW-Extension Manure Applicator Training 101.

Over 20 educational sessions to choose from Tues and Wed. Tuesday’s keynote speaker is Amanda Radke with Radke Land & Cattle. Wednesday’s keynote speaker is The Dairy Coach, Tom Wall.

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NRCS added a scenario to the 328 Practice for Conservation Crop Rotation to include alfalfa. MN, MI, ND, SD, and WI are included in the states that have adopted the practice and have released payment scenarios. Those payments range from $64.40-$77.47/acre. https://t.co/CcHKUbVt7S

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Did you know when you buy alfalfa seed from the participating brands of the Alfalfa Checkoff, you're making more than just a seasonal planting decision? You're investing in the future growth of the entire alfalfa industry!

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The Alfalfa Checkoff officially relaunched! Each bag of seed you purchase contributes $1.50 to the alfalfa checkoff. Your purchases help to drive innovation to ensure alfalfa maintains a competitive edge in an evolving market. https://t.co/KiItgjnwJB

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The Midwest Forage Association, Wisconsin Custom Operators, and Professional Nutrient Applicators Association of Wisconsin invite exhibitors to join us for the 2025 Symposium on February 17-19, 2025.
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Alfalfa: The queen of forages and her court - Article includes reference to Wisconsin research showing about a 10% boost in corn yield in corn fields following alfalfa versus corn fields that had previously already been in corn. Check out the full article https://t.co/4XRyTOuxmp

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This summers rainfall had multiple direct and indirect effects on alfalfa forage yield and quality. On most soils there is adequate water for good forage growth, but untimely rainfall has had some detrimental effects. See the problems and solutions at https://t.co/Hi8HmmZxf3

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Two upcoming forage meetings include a listening session for development of the new Alfalfa Revenue Crop Insurance program. Virtually join the
Online Edition Forage Field Day on Aug 6 -https://t.co/oxKyzXJqdb – or attend in Appleton WI on Aug 15 - https://t.co/ilcfuSkjvt

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MFA got Clippings in their inbox yesterday. One article talks about the benefits to growing grasses and legumes together in mixtures for forage including the ability to withstand environmental extremes. https://t.co/zPoltBuKz1

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From an alfalfa seed site in the Touchet Valley of Washington.

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Tripping an alfalfa flower is a process that releases pollen from the petal sheath. This process is usually done by bees and in the Touchet Valley, pollination can be done with alkali bees.

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Hay prices were slightly lower for June hay sales according to the Hay Market Demand & Price Report for the Upper Midwest. Prime alfalfa hay averaged $207/ton for large squares, $337/ton for small squares, & $160/ton for large rounds. https://t.co/EFQkn2KB6N

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New... Alfalfa Revenue Crop Insurance program under development. Join the Listening Session June 11 at 6:30 pm CDT for a product overview and to provide comments. RSVP for a link to join https://t.co/ym9IkXQSSS. #alfalfahay

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Hay demand and prices were fairly steady for April. Prime alfalfa hay (greater than 151 RFV/RFQ) averaged $228/ton for large squares, $171/ton for large rounds, and $311/ton for small squares. See more at: https://t.co/k2CLlGFpZm

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Wednesday keynote, “Custom Farming Around The World”. Luke Keulers-Beek talked about his Netherlands based custome business. #DellsSymposium2024

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Symposium kicks off with Jolene Brown, a family business consultant. She will speak again at 11 am. #DellsSymposium2024.